Service

THE SERVICE COMPONENT INCLUDES

INTERNATIONAL PROJECT

Providing financial and programmatic assistance to Third World countries has been a focus of the Sorority. Over the past 30 years, NSPDK, Inc, has maintained a strategic partnership with AFRICARE to support communities across the African continent. Chapters are required to contribute annually to the International Project Fund.

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NATIONAL PROJECT

NSPDK, Inc. donates $10,000 to fund the Sickle Cell Anemia research at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. Chapters are also required to make an annual contribution to the National Project Fund.

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HEALTH, HYPERTENSION, AND NUTRITION

This initiative provides a platform for both children and adults learn preventive health measures and viable strategies for addressing a wide variety of health issues facing society.

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RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM / SENIOR TEACHER PROGRAM (RSVP/STP)

RSVP/STP encourages:

• Mentoring:

  • a) new teachers in areas of discipline, classroom management and professionalism,

  • b) parents on giving their children assistance in homework and study.

• Advising:

  • a) new chapter officers on NSPDK policies and procedures

  • b) committee chairs by sharing old activities with the anticipation that they change to fit the times; and

  • c) aspiring teachers who desire to become an administrator on how to transition from the classroom to central office.

• Volunteer:

  • a) to tutor,

  • b) to be an advocate for education,

  • c) in AARP activities and events, and

  • d) to assist classroom teachers with extra-curricular activities and field trips.

RSVP can be a great benefit to the community.

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CHILDREN AND ADULT BENEFITS

The benefits encompass the sponsorship of a variety of activities and projects that bring joy and enlightenment to children and adults in their specific communities.